This federal contract award to Xairos Systems, Inc. was made by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The $1,899,796 Firm Fixed Price contract is for Xairos Systems to develop a fusion Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) system using quantum and optical synchronization of compact stable clock ensembles. The contract has a total small business set aside designation and is a Phase II SBIR action, indicating Xairos previously received a Phase I award for this technology area. Xairos is a quantum communications company that specializes in quantum clock synchronization to provide precise timing for defense and commercial applications. This award aligns with AFRL's efforts to advance quantum networking and quantum-enabled timing technologies to enhance national security capabilities.
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